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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Bugaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Livingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Bugaev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlos Livingston's chin.
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215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Bugaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Livingston!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bugaev stuffs the takedown attempt from Livingston. Livingston gets slowly back to his feet.
Livingston shoots in and drives through. Bugaev sprawls well.
Bugaev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Livingston to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Livingston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bugaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Livingston controls the pace.
Livingston with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Livingston trying to control but Bugaev is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bugaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Livingston trying to control but Bugaev is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bugaev seems keen to control Livingston's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bugaev throws a hook to the side of Livingston's head but Livingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Livingston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
David Bugaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Livingston gets a double leg takedown into Bugaev's guard.
Livingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bugaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Bugaev, not yet.
Livingston postures up in Bugaev's guard and throws a big left but Bugaev blocks it.
Livingston throwing strikes from guard but Bugaev blocks nicely.
Bugaev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Livingston distracts Bugaev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bugaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Livingston is one step ahead there.
Bugaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Livingston's guard.
Livingston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bugaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bugaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Bugaev postures up and lands a big shot to Livingston's brow.
Bugaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Livingston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bugaev trying to control but Livingston is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bugaev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bugaev postures up.
Livingston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bugaev is one step ahead there.
Bugaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Bugaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bugaev trying to control but Livingston is working from the bottom.
Bugaev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Livingston is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Livingston misses with a takedown attempt - Bugaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David Bugaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Livingston.
Bugaev stuffs the takedown.
Livingston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bugaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Livingston somewhat.
Livingston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Carlos Livingston has been cut.
Bugaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Bugaev gets caught napping as Livingston dives in and scores a takedown. Bugaev manages to retain guard.
Livingston throwing strikes from guard but Bugaev blocks nicely.
Bugaev has Livingston pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bugaev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Bugaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Livingston's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bugaev stuffs the takedown.
Livingston closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Carlos Livingston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Livingston postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Livingston working away.
Bugaev manages to get back to half guard.
Bugaev trying to control but Livingston postures up.
Bugaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bugaev is staying active underneath Livingston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bugaev tries to roll over but Livingston keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bugaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bugaev is pressing down on Livingston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bugaev trying to control the position here.
Bugaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Livingston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bugaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Livingston is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bugaev.
Bugaev misses the shot to the body.
Livingston goes for a double leg but Bugaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bugaev continues to drive forward.
Livingston ducks under a wild hook from Bugaev.
A head kick misses from Bugaev.
Bugaev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bugaev throws a looping overhand right but Livingston ducks down to avoid it.
And Livingston tries to counter it with a takedown but Bugaev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bugaev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Livingston.
David Bugaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Livingston.
Livingston shoots for a takedown but Bugaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bugaev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Livingston shoots in and drives through. Bugaev sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Bugaev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bugaev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Livingston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Livingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Bugaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bugaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Livingston manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bugaev wants to control from the top but Livingston keeps moving.
Bugaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bugaev trying to control but Livingston is working from the bottom.
Livingston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bugaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Livingston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bugaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bugaev wants to control from the top but Livingston keeps moving.
Bugaev being controlled here momentarily.
Livingston keeping moving, preventing Bugaev from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Livingston is controlling Bugaev's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Livingston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bugaev's waist but Bugaev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Livingston off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Bugaev. No joy for Livingston on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Livingston.
Bugaev leaves Livingston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bugaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Livingston can do to turn this around?
Livingston looks for a takedown but Bugaev sprawls well.
David Bugaev is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bugaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Livingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Bugaev.
Livingston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bugaev circles away.
Bugaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bugaev enables Livingston to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bugaev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bugaev is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Bugaev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Livingston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bugaev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bugaev scores with a jab. Livingston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bugaev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Livingston sprawling to the canvas! Livingston rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bugaev finish him?!
Livingston is rocked!
Livingston fails to land the takedown.
Bugaev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Livingston is still on wobbly legs! Can Bugaev finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Livingston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bugaev counters with a right hand from hell and Livingston is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Bugaev!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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